The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1887-09-24


dent hat, and into the air waved a thousan
handkerchiefs, while strong voices shoute
and hurrahed. Some of the militiamen di
not know where the President was, and faile
to salute.
The Maryland men were not of these
They knew where he was and took care to le
him know who and where they were. Fac
of the five bands in the brigade struck up i
turn ''My Maryland" That thrilling tune
a great advantage to Maryland, because
never fails as a means Of Identification on a
occasion of this kind, as no other state has
song of its own, and it never fails to awake
enthusiasm. 1t was the signal for applaus
long before the brigade was in sight, and tn
good impression thus made was increased b
the appearance of the soldiers. First cam
the Governor and staff. and Brigadier Genera
Stewart Brown and staff, all of whom wer
well mounted and riding gracefully. Thei
followed the First Regiment, Col. H. KyC
Douglas; the Baltimore Light Infantry, Col
Harry A. Barry; the Third Battalion, Col
James l.. Woolford; the Baltimore Rifles
Capt. George NJ. Matthews; the Monumental
City Guards, Capt. VIM. r. Spencer, and the
Fifth Regiment, Col. Charles d. Gather
President Cleveland and Gov. Lloyd raised
their hats, the officers saluted, and the crowG
cheered. The improvement in the state
troops was a general surprise to the Mary.
landers VINO saw the parade. 1t was ex.
pected, of course, that the Fifth Regiment
would make creditable display, but it was
not anticipated that the First Regiment would
compare favorably with regiments from states
where more encouragement is given the
militia, but they stood the comparison with
credit, and their full ranks and soldierly
bearing indicated forcibly that the Fifth Reg
| iment has rival that means business. The
Fifth wore their gray uniforms and VIII
trousers. They marched twelve ahz1
looked well and were frssn11
applauded The
Third Battalion wei Ice
the praise received steast, and
tirety, and so We luuefitly and heartily
The whole br Kght Infantry and the
ovation BY Ee entitled to full share OF
Ghestn1E d by the brigade in its en-
hoarsa re the two colored companies
sade was given spontaneous
the crowds assembled along
Pstreet' who hurrahed until they were
Hch of the visiting Governors WAS warmly
welcomed. Three cheers were repeatedly
given for Governor Lloyd. A few Kisses were
mingled with the cheers given Foraker.
The indoor part Of the celebration included
n reception by business men to President
Cleveland at the Chamber of Commerce IN
the morning, n reception and dinner by the
famous Clover Club at the Hotel Bellevue IN
tbc afternoon. full dress reception to the
President in the evening at the Academy OF
Music. reception to visiting newspaper men
at the Journalists Club, and a reception to
Gen. Sheridan at the Union League Club.
Wherever he went the President was almost
overwhelmed with indications OF appreciation
Gov. Lloyd and Gen. Clinton 7. Paine re-
ceived invitations to the Clover Club dinner,
but could not go. The Governor and stan
together with Brig. Gen. Brown and staff,
we're at the Sheridan reception, and they
afterwards tried to get in at the Academy re-
cention. but the crowd was so immense they
gave it up. The Governors wife was more
Successful. Cardinal Gibbons, with Arch
bishop RYAN and the Rev. DR.. Foley, saw the
narade from a stand near the President.
| Col. Osmond Tilghmau, of Talbot county,
and Mr.. Richard NJ. McSherry, of Baltimore,
attended meeting of the Society of the Gin
cinnati as representatives of Maryland.
THE PARADE.
Rroad street, from end to end, presented q
sight never to be forgotten. The raiment oil
the ladies and children lent pretty effect to
the picture, and with the clear sky. the wide
street, theshandsome uniforms OF the military
and police, it was an inspiring scene. The
stands were filed to OVERLOOKING. On the
reviewing stand there was congregation o
distinguished visitors. Among them were
Governors Biggs of Delaware, Green of New
Jersey, SAWYER of New Hampshire, Larrabe'
of Iowa. Hughes of Arkansas, Gordon o
Georgia, Buckner of Kentucky, Thayer o
Nebraska, Scales of North Carolina, Forake
Of Ohio. Pennoyer of Oregon, Terry of Flor
ida. Lee of Virginia. Richardson of Soutl
Carolina. Wilson of West Virginia, Lloyd o
MARYLAND, Lounsbury of Connecticut, Beave
of Pennsylvania, and Senator ingalls,, o
Kansas At IL o'clock the City Troop o
cavalry came down Broad street escorting tn
President, who occupied an open barouch
with Thomas NJ. Thompson, chairman of tn
committee on the reception OF distinguished
guests. and Mayor Edwin II. Filter. Benin
Them came carriage with Secretary of Stat
Bayard. George W. Childs, Secretary Fair
child and Amos Il. Little. Other carriage
followed with distinguished guests. Whe
the line reached the reviewing stand the Pres
ideuts carriage halted, and as he alighted I
take his place on the reviewing balcony of tn
grand stand the cavalrymen stood "rigt
about face and saluted him. There was
continuous round of cheers as the Presider
e rode by. and he bowed his acknowledged
of the compliment as he passed each stanC
The President occupied beautifully carve
mahogany chair, presented to him for TIL
occasion by a prominent furniture firm {
! Philadelphia, and around him sat Secretarle
: Bayard and Fairchild and ex President Haye
Shortly after eleven Mrs. Cleveland appeare
/, on the balcony of the Lafayette Hotel, 70
lowed by Private Secretary Lamont and vii
and two or three guests. Mrs. Cleveland r,
e ceiyed an enthusiastic round of applause {
e she appeared in the front Of the balloon
: dressed in handsome black silk dress wit
IT white insertions, and beautiful white feath,
r adjoining her hat.
;. AT ll.20 Gen. Phil. Sheridan, mounted O
:: a handsome sorrel horse, came up the sire
e at the head of the vast cavalcade of militar
S preceded by squad of mounted reserve
l. As he passed the reviewing stand the Pres
p dent arose and tipped his silk hat. 1t WI
then one continuous round of huzzas. Behir
!. Gen. Sheridan came the City Troop of caval
on their prancing steeds, and they presentt
beautiful appearance. AS the cavalrymt
2, passed the grand stand each of the compan
10 went through the drilling evolutions with
IS precision that was amazing. Then came
1t handsomely uniformed band of the State m
'r litia playing patriotic airs. Next to them we
a. the dismounted United States light artiler
ID and directly after them came the mount,
1t heavy artillery, with their polished carriag
d and shining cannons. Admiral Luce rode
d the head Of the column of the naval turnou
and preceded the Marine Band, who, wi
}, their handsome uniforms of red coats al
n white trousers, marching in four columns, Il
/, entire width of the street, presented beau
y full and imposing sight. Following close
d were the detachment of marines from. Il
s. North Atlantic squadron. As they drew l
RS company 'front.' in front of the stand th,
s. broke into s'eights,p their evolutions beiI
IN models of precision. They looked more Ill
automatic figures moved by mechanism thu